European Union Delegation Vacancy for Project Officer (Abuja)

European Union Delegation Vacancy for Project Officer (Abuja)
EUROPEAN UNION DELEGATION, ABUJA – NIGERIA
PROJECT OFFICER – DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION (SECTION OF RURAL INFRASTRUCTURES AND SOCIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)
JOB NO: 19560
The project officer is expected to provide technical expertise to the Delegation in all phases of the project management cycle and in particular to ensure proper appraisal, monitoring of project’s implementation and sector review, most specifically in community development projects, including rural infrastructure and social and economic development; Contribution to programming and mid-term review of the Country Strategy paper. Actions to promote political dialogue in the context of the EU-Nigeria Joint Way Forward and engagement with actors at state and non-state levels; operational follow-up of community development projects with civil society.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
University Degree in Economics, Engineering or Law (master or equivalent). A minimum of 3 years professional experience as project manager in the area of development cooperation, preferably with international organizations, specific experience in rural infrastructure sector, knowledge of EU rules and procedures, experience in the rural infrastructure sector and rural development will be considered as an advantage.

HOW TO APPLY
Candidates must be full computer literate; fluent in English, other Nigerian languages is an advantage as would be French
The gross remuneration will be fixed according to the EU salary grid and will be raised depending on years of relevant professional experience
The Delegation of the European Union to Nigeria applied a policy of equal opportunities. Background information on European Union activities in Nigeria can be found on the Delegation’s website www.delnga.ec.europa.eu The EU Delegation provides its employees with an attractive remuneration. Medical reimbursement and pension scheme
Application letters should cite the post on a motivation letter and enclose a CV and should be sent BY E-MAIL ONLY to: delegation-nigeria-recruit@ec.europa.eu
Deadline for receipt of applications: December 17, 2010